HoPiKo launches January 10 on Switch

Publisher Merge Games and developer Laser Dog have provided a release date for the Switch version of HoPiKo. It’ll be out digitally on January 10, the two companies announced.

Here’s some information and a trailer for the “intense speed run platformer”:

A virus, known as the Nanobyte has infected hardware around the globe rendering all systems useless – gaming is dead. The HoPiKo, who ran the games, have been enslaved… It’s time to hook up your power gloves and save your HoPiKo brothers!

HoPiKo is an intense speed run platformer where you get to save gaming. Jump from platform to platform avoiding death, exploiting shortcuts and ripping through 100s of hand-crafted levels, each one dropped into a five-stage mini run designed to break your mind!

– Compete to be the fastest in the world with time based scores, level pars and collectable retro consoles opening unique bonus runs.
– Fast and brutal twitch-based gameplay.
– Utilize the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-cons and touch screen for precision jumps.
– Awesome chiptune soundtrack written and composed on authentic hardware.
– Uses every ounce of your muscle memory.
– Unique minimal controls, you’ve never played a platformer like this!

HoPiKo will be available to pre-load from the eShop starting January 3 for $9.99. Purchases made up until January 17 will be discounted by 30%.